An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental conditions to join our Community Adult Autism Service (CAAS). The contract is 37.5hours permanent.
The team provides a multi-professional specialist service for autistic adults across the county of Dorset. The team provides a comprehensive range of services to include; diagnosis and assessment of autism, consultancy to existing teams on support and treatment, advice and signposting, andtraining for professionals. We comprise Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, a Nurse Specialist, another Assistant psychologist, and excellent Team Assistants/admin support.
It is essential that you have a Single Honours in Psychology at a 2:1 or higher from an accredited university. A good working knowledge, and experience of working with Neurodivergent Conditions is highly desirable.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
If there is a high volume of applications this vacancy may close early so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in completing triage assessments for new referrals, managing the database, completing specialist Theory of Mind assessments, audit, and the possibility of completing some therapeutic work with individuals and groups. You will also have a key role in contributing to the weekly MDT and consultations to other professionals. We offer weekly supervision with a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist.
Our service is evolving in line with a new neurodevleopmental pathway — and you’ll be at the heart of shaping its future. Whether it’s refining pathways, co-producing resources with service users, or contributing to our 2yr quality improvement initiative , your voice will matter.
Currently the service offers a mixture of appointments either face-to-face or working remotely; the latter occurs primarily using video link or telephone to assess patients. A car is essential for this post.
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible in terms of willingness to travel as appointments are conducted across the County. There will be an equal focus on working in the West and East Dorset region, and use of own car for business use is essential.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
